how to make driftwood sink?

[ziggy2]

It will sink in time. I have two pieces in my 120. They are wedged under a couple of braces to make them stay under. I have used this method before. It just depends on the piece. It is just a matter of time.

 

[yourockit]

You can drill a hole in the bottom of the driftwood and in a piece of heavy slate, then screw them together. Put other rocks on top to secure it.

That is what I had to do with mine.

great example. great looking tank.

 

[Memphis10]

Great Ideas.. Im going to have to use them also

 

[spiff]

Hammer rock chips into it. If there are no good spots to do that, make them by drilling holes first. Then hammer rocks into the holes.

 

[drewmprs]

some types of wood take alot longer to sink

 

[rbnemo]

I'm having the same problem. started soaking in hot water today. still floating.

 

[rbnemo]

is ceder driftwood safe for the fish?

 

[Curtis Rouse]

is ceder driftwood safe for the fish?

Not if it's still green. Evergreen wood should be presoaked for at least 6 months before being put into the tank and even then it might just deteriorate. Try to find some hardwoods like oak or manzanita. Fruit trees like apple and pecan are also great choices. I'm using pecan roots in my planted tank and its beautiful. But whatever you end up using make sure you properly "season" the wood.

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[Featherfin Beast]

I'm working on mine right now.. My new 54 gallon corner tank. I soaked it in a cheap plastic kiddy pool for 3 days. Still floating, so I tied a few weights on it until it sinks, then I'll cut the weights off.

 

[monkeybike]

I throw mine in a big rubbermaid stock tank outside, a big piece can take a month or more.